Protests over rising costs of living turn violent in French Caribbean island of Martinique
Protests have erupted on the French Caribbean island of Martinique over the high cost of living, sparking violent clashes with police and the destruction of property. At least six police officers were injured by gunfire in one recent confrontation with protesters.
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21 comments
Not a single Black person in the police force 😂
They import all their foods from France, what do they expect?
It is happening Globally. 🌴🌴 Greed is the root cause. If the people are stressed the land will burn.
If it's about food costs which affect everyone why do we only see black people on the street in Martinique?… can someone from Martinique please explain…
These high prices are globally even in the U.S.A, i live in the U.S.A and originally from neighboring Island 🏝 of ST Lucia 🇱🇨 this problem of high prices and taxes is affecting everyone.,violence however and vandalism creates chaos and more problems.
Good. Too bad France is racist and won’t help. But good for them, keep protesting.
Wow😢 everywhere 🌍🌎🌏 trouble politics evil 🙈🙈🙈
what corporations are there…………………. imported goods on a controlled island…………..
If you lives on an island eith land, family land you better be planting food
Our ancestors never complained about the price of food because they planted thier own food locally
This is the beginning, because prices getting out of hand.
Unequal treatment of a colony! SHOCKER! They need independence!
How is destroying businesses that provide jobs and boycotting stores that provide your basic needs helping the people. Stop destroying your infrastructure and take your fight to your local politicians. They are the ones who can actually do something about the matter.
Make that island ungovernable until France leaves 😡
France used Haiti to scare these French colonies ,and abuse them. We in world see Haitians as strong brave people fighters despite their hardships.
The agenda t9 cause chaos to set-up nwo
40 percent more than France
Smh cost of shipping etc
France enjoys economies of scale
What would looting achieve
France is missing every country up haiti, niger, and now Martinique
It’s happening all over .. it’s harder on small islands more so. If France doesn’t help them then they should just leave become a republic try a different way.
Then come live in neighboring island of st.Lucia🇱🇨😅 I would love to live in Martinique
everyone must unite –